Category: Pets & Animals
We have a rabbit crisis in Ottawa
The Ottawa Humane Society is experiencing a large influx in their rabbit intake, with few homes willing to adopt them.
The HolliBell doggie walk-a-thon returns to Sunset Farms
This is the third year for the HolliBell Doggie Walk-a-Thon. The doggie walk-a-thon is taking place on October 3, 2021 at Sunset Farms on Hazeldean Road.
The Stittsville wetlands beaver family may not survive if moved
If the work starts during this timeframe and the beavers have had their kits and are moved – the family won’t survive the winter! Beavers are extremely territorial.
White building? What’s a milk house? The Bradley-Craig farm’s historical role in the dairy industry (Part 4 and last of the series)
Marguerite Evans has enlightened us with the history and captured the important role our community’s beloved local dairy farm, known as the Bradley-Craig farm, played in the history of milk and its production.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
You can catch-up with Councillor Glen not only on Facebook Live or YouTube, his Saturday morning updates are now available as a podcast on Spotify and iTunes.
OHS warns that rising temperatures pose a danger to pets
High temperatures forecasted for Ottawa this week pose a great danger to pets left alone in cars, warns the Ottawa Humane Society…
Ottawa Humane Society hosting a youth writing competition – five freedoms of animal welfare
Stittsville has some great child and youth authors – this Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) writing competition will help young authors learn more about the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare.
Ride your motorcycle to support guide dog training
The 34th annual Guide Dog Motorcycle Ride takes place this year on Sunday, September 12th. Motorcyclists are invited to ride to raise money towards the training of guide dogs and assistance dogs.
Ottawa Humane Society in need of foster volunteers
The Ottawa Humane Society needs foster volunteers to provide temporary homes for Ottawa’s animals who aren’t yet ready for adoption.
The historical role of the milk house on the Bradley-Craig farm (Part 1)
Have you ever noticed the small white building attached to the west side of the large red Bradley/Craig barn on Hazeldean Road? Ever wondered for what usage it was built?
Live trapping and relocation: A band-aid solution
Live trapping and relocating of small wildlife may be seen as a humane option for controlling wild critters, but in reality it is a cruel solution.
Humane Society warns that Canada Day can pose a serious risk to pets
With fireworks and other noisy displays, an increased number of pets become lost or injured as they bolt from the loud noises.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Keeping you informed, Councillor Gower has plenty of updates for residents and shares the information you need to know.
Dog Guides Program benefits from funds raised by Wellings of Stittsville and Stittsville Lions
On June 25, 2020, Wellings of Stittsville began a partnership with the Stittsville Lions to raise money for the Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides. The partnership has proved to be a success!
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower has a jam-packed update of information to keep Stittsville residents aware of community happenings. Councillor Chat takes place June 8 at 7:00pm.